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Fairbridge vs Whittaker

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Whittaker (966) sits above Fairbridge (952).

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Fairbridge and Whittaker side by side

MeasureFairbridgeWhittaker
Renting
House rent$310/wk$250/wk
Unit rent$250/wk$213/wk
Owner occupied92.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby68
Average ICSEA952966
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score05
Population559
Median age5351
Climate
Annual rainfall829 mm1017 mm
Mean max, January31.1°C30.5°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Whittaker edges out on average school ICSEA (966 vs 952). Whittaker also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Fairbridge vs Whittaker: common questions

Does Fairbridge or Whittaker have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Whittaker scores 966 vs 952 in Fairbridge. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

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